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Hagley Catholic High School
Brake Lane, Hagley, Worcestershire, DY8 2XL, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.5 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,113
Capacity
1,190
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in GCSEs, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 50.3, placing it in the top 28% nationally. An impressive 80% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 85% progress to university, with 30% attending top-third universities. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 82% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.3 | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 62% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 85% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (146 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child is happy
84%
School has high expectations
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
Progress is communicated
83%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
82%
School keeps me informed
78%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.4%
White Other6.9%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Black Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.42226, -2.14920 · DY8 2XL
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141414
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hagleyrc.worcs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hagley Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Hagley Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2019.
Is Hagley Catholic High School a good school?
Hagley Catholic High School scores 68.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hagley Catholic High School?
Based on 146 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hagley Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hagley Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Hagley Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.3. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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